House, R&B, Soul & Rap > V House, R&B, Soul & Rap > House > 2000 to 2005

Advantages: Cool & Trendy
Disadvantages: none

...can remember, especially the Twisted Disco series, however this Disco Heaven CD released in 2002 is one of my faveourites and is always playing in my car. For those of you not too familiar with Hed Kandi, its the cool, sophisticated, trendy cousin to run-of-the-mill house music, such as Ministry of Sound or Cream. Launched in 1999, Hed Kandi has evolved from humble beginnings as a compilation brand into the global phenomenon it is today. With a ...
...exceptional compilation of funky soulful disco / house, the female vocals are all wicked, very Jocelyn Brown, Evelyn King. The full track list is listed below: 1. Good For You (main mix) - Copyright presents One Track Mind feat. Angie Brown 2. Believe (Kenny Dope remix) - Nathan Haines feat. Shelley Nelson 3. Save Your Life (Grant Nelson remix) - Indigo 4. I Will Follow You (Full Intention club mix) - Una Mas 5. Dancin' In Paradise - John 'Julius' ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic Full-Length Dance Classics
Disadvantages: A few substandard fillers...

I've got all the Back To Love compilations from Hed Kandi of of "classic tracks that gave birth to a whole generation of clubbers", and was listening to this one (well, both CD's in this double-pack actually) in my car earlier today, so though't I'd let you know what I thought... --- CD1 1. "You're gonna miss me" - Turntable Orchestra (original mix) Classic "italian house" piano, and a great baseline 2. "Love will find a way" - Victor Romeo ...
...CD, but some of the Back To Love greatness from the earlier releases is beginning to wear a bit thin. The first Back To Love is definitely the best, and if you're going to buy just one of these compilations, that's the one to go for, rather than this one. I hope this helps... ... Read review

Advantages: Classic Hip Hop
Disadvantages: Nothing specific

Released in 1987, "Paid in Full" is the debut album from the legendary Hip Hop duo, Eric B. & Rakim. Until recently, when I educated myself on this musical genre, and the progression which it had made over the years, I knew very little about this pair, other than hearing one of the tracks from this album, "I Know You Got Soul", on a couple of occassions, but I beleive that after hearing the whole album through, you understand its signficance for ...
...record. The rapper, Rakim, and DJ, Eric B. were groundbreaking in what they presented with this album, and their partnership effortlessly combines great production (consisting mainly of Soul and Funk samples), and amazingly complex lyrics. 1. "I Ain't No Joke" Here's a huge way to kick the album off as it begins with such a quality tune, in order to give you a strong impression of where Eric B. & Rakim will take you through these ten tracks. You ... Read review

Advantages: Catchy, upbeat songs that make you want to dance!
Disadvantages: Some of the songs are too simular

Good Girl Gone Bad is Rihanna's third album to be released. The album has achieved considerable worldwide success, including six singles which have been released from the album. The album is Rihanna's most sucessful, going 2X Platinum. Umbrella was the first single to be released, and features Jay-Z. This is her biggest hit to date, winning her a Grammy Award. It went #1 in EVERY COUNTRY featured on Wikipedia's discography page, illustrating its ...
...more places. It has a good beat and i loved it from the first time i listened to it. 8/10 Other good tracks on the album are Breakin Dishes and Rehab. Rehab is probably my favourite song on the album, and it is produced by Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. Overall, I think this album is a brilliant one to have, as it features many well known songs that are easy to listen to. Perfect for any R&B fan, and becuase Rihanna is Barbadian, some songs have ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic Lyrics
Disadvantages: Not suitable for all....

Introduction: This is the brand new album from the great Nigerian born British singer that is Taio Cruz. One of my most favourite artists in Britain brings us his fanatical album "Departure" with all of your favourite songs that reached the charts in the past several years. What Songs Are Featured On This Album? Well , there are many songs featured on the alubm that gets you in the mood for the day to come. Every song on the album makes the buy ...
..., So Cold , I Just Wanna Know , Fly Away , Can't say go , I Don't Wanna Fall In ove , Driving Me Crazy , Never Gonna Get Us , I'll Never Love Again , and this brilliant album also features the chart breaking "I Can Be" and the fantastic "Come On Girl". These songs each of their own uniqueness which makes them all the more better to listen to the album over and over again to get you in the mood for what is coming ahead. Why Did I Buy This Album? I ... Read review